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Statistics
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Km from Perth |
1536 |
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Population |
1980 |
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Rainfall |
295mm (101.2) |
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Max Temp |
33.3C (48.9) |
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Min Temp |
18.6C (1.5) |
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Autogas |
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Telecentre |
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Caravan Parks
Paraburdoo 08 9189 5374
Services
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Hospital |
08
9159 8222 |
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Police |
08
9189 5044 |
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Tourist bureau |
08
9189 5402 |
Attractions
Kelly’s Pool, Howie’s Hole,
Nanjilgardy Pool, Ratty Springs, Radio Hill Lookout.
Buildings of note
Unknown
Calendar of events
October: Picnic day.
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Description
Lying 24kms
north of the Tropic of Capricorn the town was established for mine workers
by Hammersley Iron in 1970, and came into operation in 1973. The iron ore is
shipped to Dampier by rail.
It was named after a nearby station which was built by the McGuire family.
The name comes from two Aboriginal words (piru and pardu) meaning meat and
feather which applied to the large number of cockatoos which inhabit the
area.
Currently there are 760 houses (most of which are being bought by the
employees on a special interest rate with the company).
The local population is currently around 2000. The town boasts a hospital, a
college, and a variety of sporting facilities including an oval, basketball
courts, tennis courts, air-conditioned squash courts. schooling to Year l0
is available.
Rainfall can vary considerably from the average due to seasonal cyclones.
There is accommodation available at the local hotel, the caravan park and P
& O Catering facilities.
There is a modern supermarket, pharmacy, hairdressing salon, travel centre,
newsagency, cafe etc.
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